AddressWe've been trusted to serve Aussie communities since 1914 and grown to become a top 30-listed on the ASX with 120,000 team members and a portfolio of iconic brands. At Coles Group, you'll not only get to make a difference to millions of Aussie lives-you'll also get to see your impact.
About the team
If you're looking for a fresh start, you've come to the right place. We're a large and iconic portfolio of trusted Australian brands - which means there are always exciting challenges and career opportunities waiting for you.
As the way we shop continues to evolve, our Technology team keeps us at the cutting edge. Driven by our innovative, inclusive and forward-thinking culture, we're constantly looking at ways to reinvent the shopping experience for our customers and build the next generation of digital retailing.
About the role
This role is critical in leading the Emerging Talent program in the Technology function. You will be responsible for leading the attraction, recruitment and onboarding, internships, rotation and roll-off activities for Technology. You will ensure the program achieves key objectives and Technology Graduates are supported and have high retention through post program role placements.
Furthermore, you will build external connections with universities and team members to market Coles technology as a great place to grow tech careers, as well as select and support external events to help increase Coles technology brand awareness as an employer of choice.
About you and your skills
- Demonstrated experience working with Technology leadership to identify / align on program and talent requirements
- Significant experience managing multiple senior stakeholders that often have conflicting agendas
- Must have experience in implementing and communicating technical career opportunities to a wide audience
- Demonstrated experience leading the attraction, recruitment, onboarding, and career development activities
- Comfort in public speaking, ability to engage an audience and inspire followship
- Able to work effectively at all levels in an organization
- Experience and knowledge of driving continuous improvement and change
- Demonstrated experience leading a large cross-team multi-faceted program
- Previous experience in supporting a Talent or Graduate Program highly regarded
- Exceptional communication skills - both written and verbal with excellent active listening skills.
- Must have proven ability to work effectively at all levels of the organisation
- Experience with social media, event selection and collateral preparation
- Ability to clearly articulate messages to a variety of audiences
- Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships
Take your next step into something bigger, apply now
With us it's not about the discounts (although you do get those), it's about joining a team where your wellbeing and professional development is invested in and celebrating your contributions is the norm. And because everyone leads unique lives, we offer flexible work including work from home, additional leave and parental leave entitlements.
We're continuing to build a gender equitable team, and a culture that's just as diverse, inclusive and welcoming as the communities we serve. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.
We're happy to adjust our recruitment process to support candidates with disability. Find out more in the 'Our Recruitment Process' section of our careers site.
Job ID: 111826
Employment Type: Full time
